Hema Malini and Nana Patekar have never acted in a film but were in touch. Nana Patekar called Hema Malini a week ago. But as the senior actor was travelling, she could not pick up the call. After the sudden death of Nana Patekar, Hema Malini has shared this incident publicly.

Hema Malini told IANS, “…he got a call a few days ago. He spoke to me too. I think I got a call about a week ago too. But somehow I missed it because I was travelling. So, I was shocked when I heard today. Our industry, Hindi film and Marathi film industry has lost such a great actor. He was an institution for acting itself,” Hema Malini told IANS. told IANS.

Hema Malini also mourned his death in X post.

He wrote, “Today we have lost an icon of the film industry. Nana Patekar, who carved a niche for himself with his unique acting talent and was hailed as a consummate institution of historical scholarship. He is known for his tireless work for the Naam Foundation, always dedicated to the betterment of farmers and the poor.

“She has left behind a rich legacy of films in Hindi and Marathi showcasing her incredible talent in a variety of roles. I loved watching her films and her unique approach to her roles. She has also mentioned that I was her favorite actress in classic cinema. The film industry will surely miss this star.”

Today we have lost an icon of the film industry. Nana Patekar, who carved a niche for himself with his unique acting talent and was hailed as an absolute institution of historiography, is no more. He is known for his tireless work for the Naam Foundation, which is always dedicated to the betterment of farmers and the poor. He has left behind a rich legacy of films in Hindi and Marathi that showcase his great talent in a variety of roles. I loved watching his films and his unique approach to his roles. He has also mentioned that I was his favorite actress in classic cinema. The film industry will surely miss this Stewart

— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) October 8, 2026

Nana Patekar died of a heart attack at the age of 75 at his home in Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 am.

Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honors amid chants of “Nana Amar Rahe” (Nana Amar Rahe) at Donje Farm House in Pune on Thursday. Nana Patekar had said that according to his colleagues, he wants to perform the last rites at his farmhouse.

Nana Patekar’s son Malhar offered fire to Chikha.

Film personalities including Jackie Shroff, Sajid Nadiadwala and Anil Sharma were present at his funeral along with several political figures. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also reached the actor’s native village to pay his last respects.

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